Physical Therapy Assistant

Grand Junction, Colorado

Intermountain Health
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locationsRocky Mountain Orthopedics

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 7 Days Ago

time left to applyEnd Date: April 12, 2025 (10 days left to apply)

job requisition idR120258

Job Description:

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides assistance to the physical therapist in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care.

Posting Specifics
  • Shift Details: Full-time; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 40 hours/week; no weekends
  • Location: Rocky Mountain Orthopedics, Grand Junction, CO; Outpatient
  • Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying. This position focuses on providing specialized outpatient care.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Rocky Mountain Orthopedics is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our interdisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine team. This is a fast paced, exciting setting working closely with other therapists, athletic trainers, orthopedic surgeons, and sport medicine physicians within the same clinic providing one-on-one patient-centered care to our patients.

In Grand Junction, you're surrounded by countless hiking trails (see Colorado National Monument), world-class ski resorts (Aspen and Snowmass), and 3 National parks (Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison) while being in a city that is home to 30 wineries and tasting rooms. With 300 days of sunshine and four seasons, Grand Junction's a wonderful, affordable place to live.

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As a Physical Therapy Assistant at Rocky Mountain Orthopedics, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
  • Competent Services: Assisting Physical Therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or diseases with resultant functional limitations. Conducting therapeutic exercises and modalities as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Documentation and Billing: Keeping thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completing patient billing accurately and promptly.
  • Communication: Communicating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensuring smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
  • Patient Care and Supervision: Managing all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in a related field.
  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
  • Current/valid state certification or licensure for Physical Therapist Assistant.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Possess skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
  • Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
  • Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking

Location:

Rocky Mountain Orthopedics

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$23.25 - $35.89

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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Date Posted: 06 April 2025
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